Event Archives - WES Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:54:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.wes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-WES_Logo_RGB-Primary_Green-Clearspace-e1719869905447-32x32.png Event Archives - WES 32 32 Webinar: Understanding International Credential Evaluation https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/webinar-understanding-international-credential-evaluation/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:52:37 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=53114 Navigating education and career opportunities across borders can be complex—especially when it comes to having your academic achievements recognized in a new country. Join World Education Services (WES) for an informative session designed to help you understand the credential evaluation process and how it can support your goals in the U.S. or Canada. Whether you’re planning to […]

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]]> Unlocking Global Talent: Expanding Opportunities Through Community College Initiatives https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/unlocking-global-talent-expanding-opportunities-through-community-college-initiatives/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:01:55 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=partners_events&p=41303 In this webinar, WES’ Debra Means-West moderated a conversation between Upwardly Global’s Emily Logo and Teresita Wisell from SUNY Westchester Community College and NCWE. The panelists discussed ways to address the challenges faced by the more than 2 million college-educated immigrants who experience under- and unemployment in the United States. They also explored the vital […]

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]]> Promoting Equity and Inclusion for Immigrant and Refugee Women in the Workforce https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/promoting-equity-and-inclusion-for-immigrant-and-refugee-women-in-the-workforce/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:13:46 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=events&p=38190 Presenters from Workforce Matters Funders Network and the YWCA San Antonio will discuss the development, impact, and funding behind their Economic Empowerment and Health Equity Programs—and how these programs support immigrant and refugee women by providing direct access to workforce programming.

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]]> Strengthening Pathways to Teaching for Immigrants and Refugees: How States Can Support Inclusive Strategies to Strengthen the Educator Workforce https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/strengthening-pathways-to-teaching-for-immigrants-and-refugees-how-states-can-support-inclusive-strategies-to-strengthen-the-educator-workforce/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:26:24 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=partners_events&p=34375 Watch this webinar to learn how states around the U.S. are working to help internationally trained teachers re-enter the educator workforce and bring diverse voices and experience to the classroom.

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]]> Inclusive Economies for All: Tackling Systemic Barriers to Employment Faced by Immigrants and Refugees https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/webinar-inclusive-economies-for-all/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:38:59 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=partners_events&p=34253 Watch this webinar to learn about state-level innovative workforce development efforts that support the inclusion of internationally educated immigrants and refugees in the local workforce.

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]]> Supporting the Career Advancement of Immigrant and Refugee Women in the U.S. https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/supporting-career-advancement-of-immigrant-women/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:25:29 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=partners_events&p=34201 In recognition of Women’s History Month, join WES Global Talent Bridge for a webinar titled “Supporting the Career Advancement of Immigrant and Refugee Women in the U.S.”

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]]> Attract Canadian Employers by Using Your International Achievements https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/attract-canadian-employers-by-using-your-international-achievements/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:16:32 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=events&p=34160 Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how to promote your international education, skills, and experience in today’s Canadian labour market.

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]]> Pathways to Teaching for Immigrants and Refugees: How Internationally Trained Educators Can Help Build a Stronger and More Inclusive Teacher Workforce https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/pathways-to-teaching-for-immigrants-and-refugees-how-internationally-trained-educators-can-help-build-a-stronger-and-more-inclusive-teacher-workforce/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:32:34 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=partners_events&p=34139 Join us to learn how states and cities around the U.S. are engaging internationally trained immigrants and refugees to address rising shortages of K-12 teachers and bring diverse voices and experience to the classroom.

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]]> Pathways to Success: Using Your International Education in Your Professional Career in the U.S. https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/pathway-to-success/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:31:50 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=events&p=32520 Whether you have recently arrived in the United States or have been here longer, you do not need to start over to build your career. Your international education and experience are the foundation for your professional success.

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]]> Building Connections to Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Professionals https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/building-connections-to-supporting-immigrant-and-refugee-professionals/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:24:21 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=partners_events&p=29782 Join this webinar to learn how the City of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Portland Professional Connections program, in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, fosters economic inclusion by ensuring that all Portlanders have strong professional networks and therefore access to opportunities for upward economic mobility and career advancement.

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]]> The Inclusive Workforce https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/the-inclusive-workforce/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:15:01 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=partners_events&p=26620 In this webinar, four industry leaders discuss the implications of diversity, inclusion, and equality in the Canadian workplace.

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]]> Understanding Opportunities to Support Internationally Trained Immigrants and Refugees Through Traditional Federal Funding https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/understanding-opportunities-to-support-internationally-trained-immigrants-refugees-through-federal-funding/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:07:00 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=45320 Refugee and immigrant service providers throughout the United States serve clients with a wide array of educational and professional backgrounds using federal workforce dollars. However, this funding often has limitations that can prevent providers from creating more robust programming to meet the needs of immigrants and refugees with international education and experience. Join this session […]

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